Tiny Pecan Tarts

Cute little pecan tarts made from scratch with cream cheese pastry and a rich, buttery pecan and vanilla filling. Perfect for holiday cookie trays!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons melted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two mini tart pans.

Step 2

Divide dough into 48 balls; place one ball in each greased cup of tart pans. Use your fingers or a tart tamper to press out into a tart shell.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer tarts to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4

To make the pastry: Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add flour and mix to form a smooth dough.

Step 5

To make the filling: Break eggs into a large bowl. Add brown sugar, pecans, melted butter, vanilla, and salt; mix until well combined. Spoon filling into prepared tart shells, filling each 3/4 full.